Save money on gas--be an egg-foot
By: Drivers.com staff
Date: 2001年07月08日
With gasoline price increases in North America, Consumer Reports magazine
offers drivers some advice on how to save money-perhaps several hundred dollars
a year:
- Plan ahead. Whenever possible, combine several short trips into one long
one, to drive as little as possible with a cold engine.
- Use a light foot, not a lead foot. Imagine that you have an egg strapped
to the bottom of your right shoe and you have to step on the accelerator
and brake pedals without breaking the egg.
- Try to anticipate traffic conditions and maintain a constant speed. Watch
ahead for changes in traffic signals, and avoid getting caught behind exiting
traffic or cars making a left-hand turn.
- Drive at 55 mph on the highway whenever prudent. Fuel economy plummets
if you drive faster. However, don't become a roadblock on a crowded highway
where the speed limit is 65 or even 70 mph. Use cruise control.
- Keep the engine correctly tuned and the tires inflated properly (see the
inside door panel for the correct pressure).
- Leave all the unnecessary cargo in the garage. Remove a luggage or ski
rack whenever you aren't using it.
- Buy regular gasoline unless your car specifically requires midgrade or
premium fuel. Higher-octane gasoline won't make a car run better or get better
fuel economy.
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